Legal Opinion

Sherfey v. Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided January 11, 1890No. 15,086PublishedCited by 12 opinions

From the Gibson Circuit Court.

1Opinion of the CourtOlds, J.

— This is an action to recover damages for the death of appellant’s decedent, Hubert Dickman, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the appellee.

A question is made as to the complaint. It is contended by the appellant that the third paragraph of the complaint charges the wilful killing of the decedent, but we do not so construe the complaint. At the point where the decedent was run over the railroad is located upon and along a public street in the city of Vincennes. The complaint alleges that the decedent was walking upon said street going to the depot of the defendant to take…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co. v. BryanIndiana Supreme Court · 1886
  2. Gregory v. Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis RailroadIndiana Supreme Court · 1887
  3. Malady v. McEnaryIndiana Supreme Court · 1868
  4. Miller v. VossIndiana Supreme Court · 1872
  5. Ollam v. ShawIndiana Supreme Court · 1866

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Parker v. Pennsylvania Co.Indiana Supreme Court · 1893
  2. Harris v. Piggly Wiggly Stores, Inc.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1925
  3. Hamilton, Harris & Co. v. LarrimerIndiana Supreme Court · 1914
  4. Bachman v. CooperIndiana Court of Appeals · 1898
  5. Barrett v. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Co.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1911

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